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Draft Min 12-14-09MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 14, 2009 CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD Attendance IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Mike Borno City Attorney Alan C. Jensen Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty City Manager Jim Hanson Mayor Pro Tern John L. Fletcher City Clerk Donna L. Bartle Commissioner Paul Parsons Recording Secretary Nancy E. Bailey Commissioner Carolyn Woods Call to Order/Pledge Mayor Borno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Borno gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of November 23, 2009. Motion: Aaurove the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of November 23, 20119. as written. Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Fletcher. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Mayor Borno recognized the Johnson twins, children of Recreation Director Timmy Johnson, and Admiral Harry Ulrich who were in the audience. Mayor Borno then turned the floor over to Chief Mike Classey who introduced Jon Tusing, stating he was promoted to Sergeant, effective November 1, 2009. He stated Sergeant Tusing has been assigned to the patrol division as squad supervisor. Mayor Borno opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. He welcomed the audience and explained the process for public comments. Donna Bagby, 1817 Selva Grande Drive, Chairperson of the Atlantic Beach Dog Park Committee, addressed the Commission regarding the possible location at Hopkins Creek for the proposed dog park and explained what her committee has planned for this location. She stated the committee has raised $7,236 through fundraising and donations in the memory of Scott Debuty. She stated this money, along with the grant from the City of Jacksonville, gives them the funds needed to complete the project. She stated the Dag Park Committee and its volunteers will be responsible far the upkeep of the park, excluding lawn maintenance and trash disposal. She further pointed out the pros and cons of the location at Hopkins Creek versus Tideviews Park. She stated the initial cost estimate is going to be less than previously discussed and explained the changes. December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pace 2 Carson Baillie, 1923 Beach Avenue, stated she is the former director of the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre and currently the Artistic Director Emeritus. She wanted to remind the Commission of the jewel they have in the community by having their own community theatre. She stated they are currently presenting an original musical, Aussie Sony, written by a local woman, that has never been performed anywhere in the world. She stated they should be proud that their community is presenting an original production of this caliber and wanted to bring it to their attention. Sally Clemens, 1638 Park Terrace West, stated $45,000 in bed tax funds was spent to buy In Search of Atlantis, matched by $50,000 from the Jacksonville City Council appropriation. She stated names of individuals, even committee and board names, displayed on local art diminish the beauty of the art itself. She stated reasons not to display names are that it was paid for by the public, some people do not want their names displayed, an omitted name would be imprudent, and the esthetic value could be diminished. She further stated the name of the artist and the date would be tasteful and appropriate. She wished Merry Christmas to all and a blessed New Year. Penny Kamish, 193 Beach Avenue, informed the Commission that former Chief of Police/Fire Chief Carl Stucki passed away a couple of weeks ago and asked if the Commission could do something to acknowledge his passing. Mayor Borno stated they would look into that. Maria Mark, 1148 Linkside Drive, gave a report on MarshFest, recently held at Dutton Island, and thanked the City of Atlantic Beach for their sponsorship, and acknowledged several staff members for their help. She stated, from the fundraising events held at MarshFest, after expenses, they will be able to give the City a small donation for the River Branch Preserve master planning. She stated the committee would like to make this an annual event with the partnership of the City of Atlantic Beach. As a token of their appreciation, she presented tote bags to the City Commission. No one else from the audience spoke so Mayor Borno closed the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Unfinished Business 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting from Previous A. City Manager's Follow-up Report. Meeting None. Consent Agenda 4. Consent Agenda ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS. December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pace 3 A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Utility Sales Report for November 2009, List of New Local Business Tax Receipts issued in November 2009, Public Works and Utility Report through October 30, 2009 and Building Department Report for November 2009. B. Declaze the list of property as surplus so that it may be disposed of in the most beneficial way to the City. Mayor Borno read the Consent Agenda. Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B. as read. Moved by Daugherty, seconded by Parsons. Votes: Aye: S -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Committee Reports ~. Committee Reports None. Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions None. Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances A. ORDINANCE N0.45-10-20, Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TAXATION, ARTICLE III, LOCAL BUSINESS TAX, SEC. 20-52.1, INSPECTIONS, TO DELETE FEES FOR INITIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS AND FIRE INSPECTIONS FROM BEING INCLUDED IN BUSINESS TAX FEES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Borno read Ordinance No. 45-10-20 by title. Motion: ADarove Ordinance No. 45-10-20. as read. Moved by Parsons, seconded by Fletcher. City Manager Hanson explained this is eliminating some conflicting language they didn't realize was there when they adopted the Ordinance about a month ago. Mayor Borno stated it removes the sentence, the fee for the initial building inspection shall be included in the business tax fee hereunder specified and the fee for the fire inspection shall be set forth in Sec. 7-17. He stated with that being removed it allows the eazlier ordinance approved to be functional. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED D~ember 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSIQN MEETING Pace 4 Miscellaneous 8. Miscellaneous Business Business A. Request from Winston Newgard to provide tattoo and body piercing services at 1079 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 4. City Clerk Bartle stated the applicant was not present. Mayor Bomo stated since this has been deferred once before, they should go forward with it. Motion: Denv request from Winston Newgard to provide tattoo and piercing services in conjunction with a retail art shop at 1079 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 4, subject to proper state licensing for such services and approvals from the building inspector. f re inspector and city clerk. Moved by Parsons, Seconded by Fletcher. City Manager Hanson stated Chief Classey would give a recommendation on the applicant's criminal background and Community Development Director Sonya Doerr had been directed to check with the adjoining businesses to see if they had an opinion as to whether a tattoo business would be appropriate next to their businesses and would give a report on that. City Attorney Alan Jensen asked whether the applicant was awaze he was on the agenda tonight. City Clerk Bartle stated he was awaze. She stated the applicant told her he had expected the Commission to act on this at the last meeting. She stated he had confirmed receiving the email she sent him following the last meeting, but he did not get back with her to let her know he was not coming to the meeting tonight even though she had tried numerous times to contact him to remind him of the meeting. Chief Classey stated under public records laws athree-county seazch was made of Mr. Newgazd's criminal background which revealed there had been 11 arrests between the yeazs of 1990 and 2001. He stated there could be more arrests that he is not awaze of but based on the criminal record from this search he would have serious concern about granting an application to him to do business in Atlantic Beach. Ms. Doerr explained she spoke with all of the owners/operators of the other businesses at this center and they stated they didn't have anything against tattoo businesses but it seemed out of character with the kinds of businesses there now. She stated it would be a different type of business, and the impact on existing businesses or neighborhoods is one of the things to be considered when approving uses in the Commercial General District. Mr. Hanson further stated a tattoo business has to be part of another business and can't be a stand-alone business and believes there was a question in staff s mind as to whether this is essentially a tattoo business with a couple of things on the side as there doesn't appear to be any other significant business that this is ancillary to. Commissioner Fletcher asked how the law lets us consider this applicant's criminal background when considering a land development use waiver. City Attorney Jensen stated there is nothing specific except that the Ordinance requires that the Commission approve this type of application. He stated they should look at the totality of all of the circumstances and not just take one thing alone; it is a case by case decision. Commissioner Fletcher stated he believes all of that could be irrelevant as far as he is concerned; he doesn't need to know his criminal background nor what the neighbors think about what his business might be. He stated his concern was pgcember 14, 2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 5 that the tattoo/body piercing needs to be companioned to another primary business. He stated if the tattooing is truly ancillary, the Commission could deny the tattooing and he would have a viable business notwithstanding. He stated there is no way to really gauge whether it is ancillary and there is a suspicion that it is a primary, which is why he would vote to reject this waiver. Commissioner Daugherty agreed with Commissioner Fletcher stating it seems to be evident from what has been given them that the tattooing is a primary business. Commissioner Woods stated she believes his lack of interest in showing up to discuss his business is a red flag. Mayor Borno agreed, stating he had some concerns he wanted to discuss with the applicant. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED B. Request from Jorge Rivera for approval to operate a business at 1890 Mealy Street that provides day labor employment services. Mayor Borno asked that the applicant come before the Commission. Justin Stern, General Manager, 1890 Mealy Street, explained the nature of the business and explained how it is operated. He stated they currently have 30-60 personnel employed in the City of Atlantic Beach at the shipyards. He stated the majority of the personnel are residents of Atlantic Beach. Mayor Borno asked if the personnel congregate at the business before going to the shipyazd. Mr. Stern explained the personnel report directly to Mayport Naval Station or they will pick them up and take them there. Motion: Approve request from Jorae Rivera to operate a day labor employment business subject to approvals from the Building Inspector Fire Ynspector and C,~tv Clerk Moved by Woods, Seconded by Parsons. Commissioner Fletcher asked that a condition be added to the motion which was drafted by Ms. Doerr and read by Mr. Hanson, "No work force persons shall be dispatched from or returned to this location. On-site personnel shall be limited only to the office and clerical workers that aze employed at this location on a daily basis." Mr. Stern agreed to that condition. Amended Motion: Approve request from Jorge Rivera to operate a day labor employment business subject to approvals from the Building Inspector. Fire Inspector and City Clerk to include the condition• No work force persons shall be dispatched from or returned to this location, On-site personnel shall be limited only to the office and clerical workers that are employed at this location on a dai_w basis. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Pazsons. December 14 20(19 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 6 Mr. Stern explained they do hold training courses at this site and the participants get a break and may stand outside and smoke, which happens twice a month. Mr. Hanson stated that would not conflict with the language, "dispatched from or returned to". City Clerk Bartle informed the Commission of the high fee charged for the day labor classification and asked for guidance to change the fee charged. She explained if this business is classified as day labor it will have to remain at the high fee. Mr. Hanson asked if this was to be considered an employment agency and not day labor would it affect the fee? Ms. Bartle stated it would then just be a calculation based on square footage to determine the fee. Mr. Stern explained his business supports long-term contracts with Atlantic Marine North Florida, Earl Industries. He stated the personnel could come in and work one day and if they don't meet the standards they can be turned away, but the majority of the personnel they have now have been with them for over 2%z months. He stated personnel can't just walk. up and collect a pay check for the day they just worked, so he believes his business is more like a temporary service agency rather than day labor. Mayor Borno asked, since they have been in business for over 2'/z months, is there any reason they aze just now seeing this item brought before the Commission. Mr. Stern admitted he just dropped the ball and was aware he would be charged a 25% penalty fee for doing business eazly. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to reclassify this business from day labor to employment agency, which will greatly reduce the fee. Commissioner Woods withdraw her motion and Commissioner Pazsons withdrew his second. Motion: Annrove request from Jorae Rivera tQ operate an emDloyment a~ency subiect to annrovals from the building inspector, fire inspector and city clerk to include the condition: No work force persons shall be dispatched from or returned to this location. On-site aersonnel shall be limited only to the office and clerical workers that are employed at this location on a daily basis. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Parsons. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED C. Proposed Change to Dog Park Location from Tideviews Preserve to Hopkins Creek Pond. Motion: Aparove relocation of aroposed site of dog nark from Tideviews to Hoskins Creek. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Daugherty. December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 7 Discussion ensued regarding whether to have a chain link fence or a solid fence. Mayor Borno stated this can be worked out with the committee. Public Works Director Rick Carper stated the pro for the Tideviews Preserve location is that there is a restroom there. He stated he did not want to make a recommendation on the staff' report because he had not talked to the Pastor of Sunrise Church yet, but after speaking with him, he would recommend changing the designated location for the proposed dog park to Hopkins Creek from Tideviews. He stated the City will prepare a new access easement agreement between the church and the City to provide access not just for City personnel, but for users of the dog park. Commissioner Parsons suggested an annual fee be charged for clean up expenses, etc. Mr. Carper stated they have discussed this and suggested a type of magnetic key be issued from City Hall, whereby the users would pay their fee, read the rules and sign an affidavit stating their dogs have been vaccinated, before being issued a key. Donna Bagby, stated when they have a definite location, they may have a connection through ADT for a possible donation. She stated she believes an entry key is a good idea and believes they could do away with a water fountain for people and let everyone bring their own water and put that money toward the security card entry. Mayor Borno stated these are details that can be worked out by the committee and staff at a later time; they are just here tonight to make a decision on the location. Votes: Aye: 5 -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED D. Request from Beaches Fine Arts Series for funding to support Mothers Day concert in Jacksonville Beach. Mayor Borno explained he received an email from Kathy Wallace at Beaches Fine Arts Series asking for a donation for the Mothers Day concert in Jacksonville Beach. He stated this is not a Beaches Fine Arts Series event. Commissioner Parsons stated when he looks at these types of requests, he looks at it as a quality of life issue and is in favor of donating the money. Commissioner Fletcher stated he would rather see us invest $2,000 in Atlantic Beach and suggested Ms. Wallace get private donations rather than lean on municipalities whose budgets are bad. He stated he cannot support this request. Commissioner Daugherty asked what the precedent was for supporting things like this. Mayor Borno stated basic standard requests go through the Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee. Commissioner Daugherty stated his concern was that if this is approved, every other event that comes along in Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach is going to ask for donations, which will set a precedent. Mayor Borno stated this is the first time he can remember that this type request has not gone through the Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee. Commissioner Woods agreed with Commissioner Parsons and Commissioner Fletcher. She stated a symphony is a very special event and is something you December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 8 want to nurture and keep and recommended this be deferred until February, giving them time to get other donations, and reconsider the issue at that time. Mayor Borno agreed this could be postponed or we could give them a donation with the stipulation that it would not be given unless the event is going to happen. Commissioner Fletcher stated the Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee would have time to give a recommendation if it was deferred. Mayor Borno stated they sent it back to the Commission because they have already spent their budget. Motion: Defer request for donation of S2,000 to Beaches Fine Arts Series to support Mothers Dav concert in Jacksonville Beach until first meeting in Februarv. Moved by Fletcher, Seconded by Woods. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED Mayor Borno stated he would contact Ms. Wallace with the Commission's decision and ask for a report from them. E. Removal of 25-foot platted Building Restriction Lines (BRL) in the Royal Palms and Atlantic Beach Villa subdivisions. Sonya Doerr summarized her staff report explaining the revision request. Motion: Direct staff to proceed with revision to the Royal Palms and Atlantic Beach Villa subdivisions as described herein. and authorize the Mavor to sign the revised plats. Moved by Woods, Seconded by Parsons. Commissioner Daugherty asked if Aquatic Gardens was included in this revision. Ms. Doerr stated it was not. They have standard zoning setbacks. Commissioner Woods stated this is relieving a burden on this neighborhood because the lots are pat large, not deep and lifestyles have changed a lot since the 1960s. Mayor Borno stated they will gain 5 feet. He added if they ever want to renovate or add a front porch, they will have an advantage of five additional feet to work with. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED F. RentaUPermit Fees for Recreation & Special Events. tuber 14 2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING .Pace 9 David Thompson summarized his staff report, stating he believes the current fees for rental are way under the market value. He explained the proposed rate increases as recommended by staff and asked for the Commission's input. Commissioner Parsons asked if the rentals are mostly by citizens of Atlantic Beach. Recreation Director Timmy Johnson stated it is mostly rented by the citizens. Commissioner Parsons stated he believes we should give the citizens a break on the fees but agreed we should have a fee for the application. Mr. Hanson asked if we received a grant from the City of Jacksonville for part of the cost of renovating Adele Grage. Mr. Johnson stated that was correct. Mr. Hanson pointed out, because of the grant, there is probably the standazd language that we cannot discriminate against those who are not citizens of Atlantic Beach. Commissioner Daugherty stated, although this is in line with what others are chazging, he believes this is a very dramatic increase. He stated he is in favor of raising the rates but doing so over atwo-yeaz period so it is a little easier for the renters to accept. Commissioner Fletcher agreed it is a dramatic increase but believes it should be compared with other facilities like it and stated he supports the increase. He stated he would like to see a separate category for HOA, condo associations, etc. He further stated taxpayers are subsidizing the use of this facility and the physical plant is going to require upgrade much faster. He would like to see it stand on its own, financially and this rate structure will get us going in that direction. Commissioner Daugherty asked if the facility is breaking even; does it stand on its own financially. Mr. Thompson stated it currently is not breaking even. Mr. Hanson stated staff could prepare a report if the Commission approves going ahead with a first reading. Commissioner Daugherty stated this is a public facility and some taxpayer money should go to the facility. He reiterated he would support raising the fees, but not so dramatically. Commissioner Woods stated ABET and the YMCA summer camp have separate agreements with the City and asked whether that would change. Mr. Thompson stated that would be up to the Commission in the future. She further asked about Commissioner Fletcher's proposal to not charge civic organizations as much and whether this is in the same quagmire of a different rate structure. Mayor Bomo stated they have asked staff to look at this and report back to the Commission. He further stated it might be better to put monthly users on a contract basis also. Mr. Hanson stated the contract basis the City uses is for events that aze open to the public. He further stated home owner associations could be under the nonprofit fee proposed. Discussion ensued and Mayor Borno stated if the Commissioners have other suggestions or issues they should discuss it with the City Manager. Motion: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance adopting the proposed fee schedule for renting .the Adele Grace Cultural Center and to adopt a $25 application fee for special events. Moved by Fletcher, Seconded by Parsons. Mayor Borno proposed the application fee benon-refundable and stated the $200 deposit should also be non-refundable if the applicant fails to cancel an event. The Commission was in consensus. December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Paae 10 Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED G. Authority to Execute Justice Assistance Grant (Technology) Acceptance. David Thompson explained the grant stating it was for $45,000 with no matching funds required. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED H. Bid to construct New Well 2R and Raw Water Transmission Main (Bid No. 0910-2). Donna Kaluzniak explained the project, stating all bids came in under budget with the lowest bid being $150,000 under budget. She stated this will be funded with the Stimulus State Revolving Fund money. Discussion ensued regarding the proximity criteria, which Ms. Kaluzniak stated was not a requirement with this bid. Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED I. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan Agreement for Well 2R and Ocean Blvd. Water Main. (City Attorney Jensen left the meeting at T:45 pm.) Mr. Hanson explained this is the loan agreement to receive the State Revolving Loan Fund Stimulus money at an interest rate under 3% and recommended approval. (City Attorney Jensen returned at 7:48 pm.) Commissioner Woods questioned the totals in the budget but after further discussion agreed with the budget figures in the staff report. December 14.2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 11 Votes: Aye: 5 - Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED J. Contract for Third-Party Review and Quality Assurance/Quality Control- Wastewater TMDL Final Design RFP No. 10-01. Mr. Hanson explained the contract, stating he expects to save considerably more than this in capital and operating savings by having an independent engineer come in and review, which is standard practice on a big project. He stated he recommends going ahead with this. contract. Moved by Fletcher, Seconded by Parsons. Votes: Aye: 5 - Bortto, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED K. Police Quarterly Report. Chief Classey summarized his quarterly report and answered questions from the Commission. L. New Ground Water Rule. .Donna Kaluzniak explained the new Federal rule, which she believes could cause more panic from the public than is warranted. Mayor Borno asked if the national EPA can make their own rules and they don't have to be enacted by anyone. Ms. Kaluzniak stated that was correct, but usually the States work with the Federal agency during the rule making process and then the States make their own concurrent rule with a lot of time for public input. She stated, however, if the State does not pass a rule concurrently, then the Federal rule is effective. She explained the State rule cannot be any less stringent than the Federal rule, however. Mayor Borno stated he believes this is a bad rule with no validity whatsoever the way it is written, because they don't understand the process. He asked the City Manager to look at it and they will talk to our federal legislators asking them to go to the EPA to get this straightened out. M. Request to transfer budgeted funds for use in preparing a plan for development of Veterans Park. December 14, 2009 REGUI.~R COMMISSION MEETING Pace 12 Commissioner Woods asked what these funds were originally budgeted for. Mr. Hanson explained these funds had been targeted as matching funds for the grant expected for the development of the River Branch Preserve. Discussion ensued regarding bed tax funds and half cent sales tax funds. David Thompson explained the matching funds process. Mr. Hanson explained the transfer of funds at this time is so they can then get other funds from the City of Jacksonville, the Rotary Club and the Veterans organizations. Commissioner Daugherty asked why we need to have an engineering plan before being able to secure the funds from Jacksonville. Mr. Hanson explained each of the groups need to know the cost of a specific portion of the park, i.e. the flagpole, the pavilion, etc. in order to commit their funds. Commissioner Fletcher stated during strategic planning they talked about the River Branch Preserve acquisition and improvement and during the budget they allocated the entire bed tax fund to the improvements to make that preserve more accessible to the public. He stated his concern is that we have physical assets and limited dollars and now we aze talking about adding a new physical asset with the same limited pot of dollars, just on the fly. He stated we are starting a brand new venture without having put this in the budget or with strategic planning. He stated it seems too sudden and the Commission is being rushed to approve the $10,000 fee to pay for engineering plans on something that wasn't even in the strategic plan. Mr. Thompson stated he believes part of this decision goes back to funding availabilities that aze there today but may be gone tomorrow. He stated Councilman Meserve has access to funding that, if we don't put to some good use in the near future, will go somewhere else. He stated there are also other groups saying they are willing to put the money into this now, but he doesn't know if in a yeaz or two the money will still be there, which he believes is part of the driving force behind doing this now. Originally, they hoped they could use Councilman Meserve's and the City of Jacksonville's money to do the planning, but they won't allow us to do the planning part of this with their funding. He stated you can build the infrastructure and hazdscape, but you can't do the planning, and without a plan you can't sell it to the veterans groups, etc. He stated the motivation to do it right now is that there is money out there that may not be out there if we don't pursue this sooner rather than later. Mayor Borno agreed that was why he brought this before the Commission. He stated we aren't taking on a new project for the City, we are taking on the initial inertia to start the plan. He stated the rest of the project is going to come together with the City of Jacksonville and other agencies. Commissioner Daugherty stated he believes this is an ideal setting and is consistent with the character of what Atlantic Beach is, a Navy community. Votes: Aye: S -Borno, Daugherty, Fletcher, Parsons, Woods Nay: 0 - MOTION CARRIED City Manager 9. City Manager A. City Manager's Report Mayor Borno explained the request, stating a conceptual plan must be developed before the funding for the other phases can be obtained. December 14, 2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Paee 13 City Manager Hanson stated he will be sending out a list of proposed updates to Chapter 24 -Land Development Regulations and Zoning, which the Community Development Board has been working on for several months. He stated Sonya Doerr has put together a two page summary of the more important changes, which will give the Commission time to look it over and ask questions of the staff. He also announced the Police Department, along with FDOT, is piloting a designated driver program. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Reports/Requests 10, Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney City Commissioners City Attorney City Attorney Jensen • Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday. • Also wanted to recognize Carl Stucki and stated, if there is something the Commission could do to recognize his passing, it would be nice. Mayor Borno stated if anyone has any information on Mr. Stucki that would help in putting something together, please give it to the City Manager so they can have a recognition for him the first meeting in January. City Clerk Bartle Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Commissioner Fletcher • Wished Merry Christmas to everyone. Commissioner Woods • Wished everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza, and Happy New Year. • Reminded all that there aze a lot of people out there struggling through these rough times and hoped everyone remembers to take a moment to do what they can. Commissioner Daugherty • Announced he is now a great uncle. His niece had a baby girl named Willow. • With Publix moving, he wants staff to see what we can do to try to start attracting new businesses to the City. He stated these deals are done a yeaz in advance and now is the time to start talking to developers so they can make sure whatever business comes in is consistent with the character of what we want in Atlantic Beach. • Wished all a Merry Christmas, saying he was going home to Missouri and eat some good cooking. Commissioner Parsons • Agreed we need to do something to recognize Mr. Stucki. • Merry Christmas to everybody. Mayor Borno • Thanked the City Attorney for his monthly report. Reminded everyone of the Teal Gate Party this Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm. December 14 2009 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pace 14 • Asked for a report on the CDBG disaster recovery grant recipients meeting. David Thompson stated the meeting was good and he has a project to submit that has some promise. • Summarized the meeting the City Manager, Mayor Pruette and he had with Senator John Thrasher. Stated they are also trying to set meetings with some of the other legislators from this area. • Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday and Happy New Year. Adjournment There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Mike Borno, Mayor/Presiding Officer ATTEST: Donna L. Bartle, CMC City Clerk